Organizations
What fun is working with wood if you can't enjoy the company of others?
Here are 16 sites where woodworkers of all stripes can get together,
in-person or online.
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| The
American School of Lutherie Want to build yourself a stringed
instrument? Perhaps here's where you should start. |
| Badger Pond Unfortunately, this great
site has been retired, however all of the terrific content is available at
WoodCentral. |
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Craft
Emergency Relief Fund A non-profit, tax-exempt organization
providing immediate support to professional craftspeople suffering
career-threatening emergencies. |
| DIY Forum A place for talking about your next Do-It-Yourself
project. |
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Forestry Forum
This forum is dedicated to everything related to harvesting wood. |
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The
Electronic Neanderthal Woodworker Dedicated to the use and preservation of
old and antique woodworking tools.
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| International
Guild of Miniature Artisans Dedicated to promoting fine
miniatures as an art form. |
| Marc Adams Woodworking School
A world-renown education for a reasonable investment. |
| Midwest
Tool Collectors Association Dedicated to the study of, the
preservation of, and the understanding of the tools of our heritage. |
| National Association
of Independent Artists I particularly like the gallery; a wide variety of
pieces. And if you'd like to join, here's the place to go. |
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National
Paint & Coatings Association The preeminent organization
representing the paint and coatings industry in the United States. |
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North House Folk
School Located on Lake Superior in Minnesota, this school is focused
on teaching a variety of traditional northern crafts like boat building,
basketry and much more. |
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WoodNet Woodworking forum dispensing helpful advice from fellow 'sawdusters'
(hey, if this term ever takes off, remember where you saw it first ;-).
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| WoodCentral
This site, managed by Ellis Walentine, offers up a forum where some well-known
experts participate to bring the best advice to the table. If there's a
finishing question in need of an answer, this is where I turn first. Added
bonus: Shop Shots detailing some very impressive work by forum
participants. |
Woodweb
Clearly targeted toward the professional, with a variety of forums, information
and exchanges helpful to those that need to make a buck to keep the lights on.
Also available is woodworking software, available to try before you buy.
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Woodworking Teachers Network With school woodworking programs
getting the axe, here's a good place to go for moral support. |
